# Pachamama Yoga Retreat

> PachaMama is an eco-village and spiritual community in the forest near San Juanillo, about 40 minutes north of Nosara, founded by the meditation teacher Tyohar. It suits you if you want silence, meditation and community life with daily yoga, and can stay at least a week.

Source: https://costarica-yoga-retreats.com/pachamama-yoga-retreat/
Last checked: 2026-11-04
Status: open, checked 4 November 2026 on PachaMama's own website (events listed into 2027)
Where: San Juanillo, Guanacaste, about 40 minutes by taxi from Nosara
Minimum stay: 7 nights, or 5 days if you join a workshop or retreat
Practice: daily silent sitting, yoga and meditation; silent retreats; a month-long yoga teacher training

![A large round meditation hall with a wooden roof, full of people sitting in rows](/static/img/old/2015-06-pacha-mama.webp)

PachaMama is an eco-village and spiritual community in the forest near San Juanillo, on the Pacific coast of Guanacaste about 40 minutes north of Nosara. It was founded by Tyohar, a meditation teacher inspired by Osho, and it's built around silence, meditation and shared community life rather than holidays. In November 2026 its website listed events and retreats into 2027.

## What it's like

PachaMama is a village, not a hotel. People live here year-round, guests and volunteers join them, and there's a restaurant, a raw bar, a small shop and a meditation temple called Osho Hall. Silence is at the heart of daily life: there's a silent sitting every evening from 6:30 to 7:15 pm. The property is large and the ground is rugged and uneven, so PachaMama says it isn't suitable for people with limited mobility.

The community has a no-waste policy, so leave plastic bags, straws and bottled water at home, and pets can't visit.

## The yoga and other programs

PachaMama offers yoga, Pilates or meditation every morning and again in the afternoon. Everything is optional and the community says sessions suit beginners. Alongside daily classes it runs:

- **Silent retreats** several times a year, including one over the December holidays.
- **Yoga retreats** and a **month-long yoga teacher training**; the 2027 calendar lists a restorative yoga and meditation teacher training in January. Our [guide to yoga teacher training in Costa Rica](/yoga-teacher-training-costa-rica/) explains how to compare programs.
- **Emotional therapy groups**, body-cleanse programs and music gatherings, run by the community.
- A **volunteer program** for people who want to live and work in the village.

Check PachaMama's events calendar for current dates.

## Where you stay

Rooms range from simple jungle cabins to larger private homes with kitchens and air conditioning. PachaMama asks guests to stay at least 7 nights, or at least 5 days if you're joining a workshop or retreat, and recommends arriving a day before an event starts. Check their website for current rates.

## Who it suits (and who it doesn't)

PachaMama suits you if you want a slower, inward week or longer, with meditation and silence as much as yoga, and you're comfortable with community life and simple comforts. It suits you less if you want a resort, a short stay, or a beach on your doorstep. For a busier yoga base with surf, look at Nosara itself, for example [Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort](/bodhi-tree-yoga-resort/). Our page on [where to do yoga in Costa Rica](/where-to-do-yoga-in-costa-rica/) covers the whole Nosara area, and [how to choose a yoga retreat in Costa Rica](/yoga-retreats-costa-rica/) helps you weigh up the options.

## Getting there

PachaMama gives these routes:

- **From Liberia (LIR)**: about 2.5 hours by car.
- **From San José (SJO)**: about 5 hours by car, or a daily Sansa flight to the Nosara airstrip and then about 40 minutes by taxi.
- **By bus**: direct buses run from San José to Nosara, and from Santa Cruz there's a bus to the PachaMama turnoff, followed by a walk of about 30 minutes.

From May to November, PachaMama says you need a four-wheel-drive vehicle.

Website: [PachaMama](https://www.pachamama.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

### Where is PachaMama in Costa Rica?

Near San Juanillo in Guanacaste, on the Nicoya Peninsula's Pacific coast, about 40 minutes by taxi north of Nosara.

### How long do I have to stay at PachaMama?

At least 7 nights, or at least 5 days if you join a workshop or retreat.

### Is PachaMama good for beginners?

Yes. The daily yoga and meditation sessions are optional and PachaMama says they suit beginners. Silent retreats are more demanding, so read the program details first.

### Does PachaMama offer yoga teacher training?

Yes, a month-long training; the 2027 calendar lists a restorative yoga and meditation teacher training in January. Check the dates and any Yoga Alliance listing before you book.

### Do I need a 4x4 to reach PachaMama?

In the rainy season, from May to November, PachaMama says yes. If you'd rather not drive, take a taxi from Nosara or ask in PachaMama's ride-share group.